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Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy was my second book by this author and another 5 ⭐️ it focuses on conservation and there is a mystery involved. It really addresses the importance of nature and balance. There is a beautiful relationship between sisters!
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
A challenging book with dark themes and connections to history. It’s sad and tense. Thankfully it is fast paced and surprisingly I laughed more than I thought
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley was a solid mystery& thriller. I’m still looking for the one that truly grabs me and maybe more on the horror side of the genre. I loved the Paris setting (a city I still haven’t been too yet) and the aspect of family drama. It loosely fit a locked room mystery prompt. 3 ⭐️
The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
4.5
The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende is such a powerful story. It incorporates some historical fiction, stories of trauma and resilience, and family bonds. It’s a beautiful heart wrenching novel that connects multiple storylines across time and place seamlessly. 4.5 ⭐️
A Proposal They Can't Refuse by Natalie Caña
lighthearted
medium-paced
2.75
A Proposal They Can’t Refuse by Natalie Caña is a sweet little romance that focuses on food, family and a friends to lovers storyline. You might know by now I love an element of food or cooking in my books 😅 it’s a fake dating storyline established by some feisty grandparents. While that was cute there was a third act miscommunication which I find utterly uncreative and frustrating. 2.75 ⭐️
Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
2.0
Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia was described as a pulse-pounding, dark fantasy, and noir mystery type of book. It didn’t strike me as such. It read more like a YA novel and I just didn’t get the thriller vibes the cover seemed to promise. I wish I liked it more. 2 ⭐️
A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
I bought one copy for the cover and then bought a signed copy from the author because of the description. It’s lighthearted and relaxing. A perfect addition to your cozy book collection. Pick it up if you like great British bake off and tasty recipes!
Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.25
This is the last catch up post and my last post from Ireland. Fan Girl Down by QUEEN @tessabaileyisanauthor was my first venture into golf romance. I wasn’t expecting much because golf doesn’t seem sexy to me 😅 but leave it to Ms Bailey to change my mind. This book was cute, got me a bit in my feels but also had some great funny moments. A great book if you love sunshine/grumpy tropes and a strong willed FMC. 3.25 ⭐️ 3 🌶️